Sam Tomkins

Matt Peet celebrates with the Challenge Cup after Wigan's win at Tottenham last year. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

Wigan boss Matt Peet targets crowning glory in Super League Grand Final

Steve McNamara celebrates the semi-final victory over St Helens. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Catalans need to be at best in Grand Final, warns McNamara

England prop Ethan Havard is fit to return for Wigan at Old Trafford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wigan prop to make timely return in Grand Final as Catalans star gets all-clear

Wigan Warriors' Brad O'Neill goes up against boyhood idol Sam Tomkins in Saturday's Super League Grand Final (Picture: SWPix.com)

Wigan's Brad O'Neill ready to stare down boyhood idol Sam Tomkins

George Williams will only be available for the final Test against Tonga. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

England captain Williams sees ban doubled following frivolous appeal

Shaun Wane is preparing for his first series as England head coach. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wane to bring in former captains to help fire England to series win over Tonga

Shaun Wane will lead England into the 2025 World Cup. (Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

'No stone was left unturned' - England stick with Wane through to 2025 World Cup

Willie Peters is two from two in Super League. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters on statement win and Jordan Abdull's 'world-class game management'

Ben Stokes of England celebrates the win during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match between Pakistan and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Picture: Isuru Sameera/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ben Stokes comes to the rescue of England's weekend - The Yorkshire Post says

Shaun Wane looks on before the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for RLWC)

‘We weren’t good enough’ – Shaun Wane pulls no punches after World Cup shock

England head coach Shaun Wane looks on ahead of the game against Papua New Guinea. (Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Shaun Wane makes contract revelation after seeing England breeze past PNG

Man of the match Tommy Makinson after the game. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)

England player ratings - Five-star Tommy Makinson runs riot in rout of PNG

Sam Tomkins returns to the England side at full-back. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Sam Tomkins backs England to step up to biggest World Cup challenge to date

Shaun Wane and Ryan Hall interact following the win over Greece. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for RLWC)

Shaun Wane settles on wingers for PNG clash but keeps half-back options open

John Bateman has been linked with a return to the NRL. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

John Bateman targets PNG redemption as Shaun Wane talks team selection

England head coach Shaun Wane during a training session. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Shaun Wane faces centre conundrum after naming squad for Greece game

England's Dom Young (right) celebrates scoring the sixth try. (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

'They can win World Cup' - France boss backs England after Bolton defeat

Ryan Hall, right, is congratulated by Victor Radley on scoring a try against France. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England player ratings - Radley leads way in big World Cup win over France

Sam Tomkins, left, sits alongside Shaun Wane during a press conference. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'He makes sure you're fired up' - Sam Tomkins on England's Mr Motivator

Matt Parish's side are highly fancied heading into the tournament. (Picture: Getty/www.photosport.co.nz)

'We don't want to bash anyone' - Samoa boss responds to England claims

Leeds Rhinos were well beaten on their last visit to Stade Gilbert Brutus. (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith issues Sam Tomkins warning to Leeds Rhinos - and officials
One positive about the cluttered Super League schedule is there are few surprises.

Castleford Tigers' Gareth O'Brien runs in to score his side's first try.

Castleford Tigers 18 Catalans Dragons 8: Tigers triumph in play-off hunt

Not happy: Catalans head coach Steve McNamara was critical of former club Huddersfield after his side's win. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com

Furious Steve McNamara hits out at former club Huddersfield after late victory

Sam Tomkins of Catalans Dragons and Ashton Golding of Huddersfield Giants duels for the ball. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com

Tomkins floors Giants with last-minute winner for Catalans

Tigers' Kenny Edwards is tackled by Mitchell Pearce. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com.

Tigers beat Catalans in golden-point thriller

Sam Tomkins and Peter Mata'utia were involved in a spat during the game. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Relief for clubs as England and All Stars players avoid disciplinary danger

Shaun Wane has won two of his three games in charge. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Shaun Wane's message to Jake Wardle as he makes admission over England selection

Players of Hull FC's players struggled in the heat of Perignan against Catalans Dragons Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com

Catalans 36 Hull 8: More injury worries for Airlie Birds

Chris McQueen of Huddersfield Giants scores the winning try at Catalans (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)

Will Pryce inspires Huddersfield Giants to perfect Challenge Cup response

Huddersfield Giants' Danny Levi runs through to score a try. Picture: Simon Marper/PA Wire.

Huddersfield 28 Catalans 12: Giants defeat ends tough trip for Dragons

HEAD COACH: Brian McDermott. Picture: Dec Hayes Photography.

Brian McDermott takes the positive as Featherstone Rovers are beaten by Catalans

EARLY LEAD: Brandon Pickersgill's try had put Featherstone ahead at Catalans. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Featherstone make Catalans work for place in Challenge Cup quarter finals
Catalans Dragons were pushed all the way by a spirited Featherstone Rovers in Perpignan and left it late to book their place in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 27-14 win.

HOME WIN: Catalans Dragons 18-10 Hull KR. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.

Catalans Dragons 18 Hull KR 10: High-flying Dragons edge past battling Robins

Samisoni Langi runs in to score a try for Catalans Dragons against Wakefield Trinity. Picture by Laurent Selles/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com

Catalans 24 Wakefield 22: Poching proud but Trinity fall just short in fightback

Catalans' Sam Tomkins: Injury would have ruled him out of World Cup had it gone ahead. Picture: SWPix.

Women's RL gets TV boost as France host England

Ready for international bow: Niall Evalds in England training this week. Picture: SWPix

Tigers star Niall Evalds relishing England bow

England coach Shaun Wane. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

France v England: World Cup places up for grabs, insists Shaun Wane

England's John Bateman. Picture: Dave Howarth/PA Wire.

John Bateman showed leadership qualities as a Bradford Bulls rookie, says Englan...

Hopeful: Wigan forward John Bateman, who was born in Bradford, says he would be buzzing to be picked as England captain. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

‘Not bad for a Bradford lad’- why John Bateman would be honoured to lead England

England call-up: Jordan Abdull.

Hull KR's Jordan Abdull reaps reward

INJURY ISSUES: Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins (left) is tackled by St Helens' James Roby at Old Trafford Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Only a matter of time before Catalans Dragons win Grand Final

FORMER FAVOURITE: Richie Myler, in action for Catalans against Hull FC in February 2017. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Catalans v St Helens – Myler says passionate fans can carry Les Dracs to glory

Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara, left, and 2021 Man of Steel, Sam Tomkins Picture: Laurent Selles/SWPix.com

Man of Steel: McNamara and Tomkins get just rewards as they target biggest prize

Hull KR's Ryan Hall has scored 15 tries this season (Picture: SWPix.com)

Ryan Hall is worth the risk for Tony Smith and Hull KR

GRAND FINAL BID: The pressure is off Tony Smith coach and his Hull Kingston Rovers side against Catalans Dragons. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Hull KR head to Catalans Dragons with the pressure off - Gareth Ellis

Rhinos' Kruise Leeming is included in the 2021 Dream Team. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rhinos' Leeming Kruises into Dream Team

Hull FC's Jake Connor scores at Magic Weekend. (ED SYKES/SWPIX)

Who is in the running for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel

Catalans Dragons' coach Steve McNamara. Picture: PA

Catalans Dragons 31 Hull FC 16: Coach McNamara comes out on top in father-son ba...

Catalans Dragons' Romain Franco scores a try despite the attentions of KR's Ryan Hall (Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Hull KR 16 Catalans Dragons 23: No happy return for Rovers fans

Double up: Wakefield forward David Fifita scored two tries in the defeat against Catalans. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Catalans Dragons 40 Wakefield Trinity 20 - Frustrated Wakefield coach Chris Ches...

Tom Briscoe scored two tries for Rhinos. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Deja vu: Second half collapse sinks Rhinos again

Richard Agar. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Richard Agar looking for another ‘Herculean’ effort from Rhinos

Paul McShane of England during yesterday's training session. Pictures: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

England v Combined All Stars: Shaun Wane’s wait is finally over

Hull KR's Ryan Hall: Top form. Picture: SWPix

Why Hull KR star Ryan Hall must get the nod from England coach - Dave Craven

The sides stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh before Catalans' Cup win over Trinity. Picture by SWpix.com

Dragons knock Trinity out of Challenge Cup

Shaun Wane: Set to name his squad.

Battle to be England coach Shaun Wane’s No 1 pick gathering pace

Huddersfield Giants' James Gavet (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

More problems for winless Huddersfield Giants

Hull KR's Ryan Hall (Picture: Jack Wray/Super League Europe/via SWpix.com)

Ryan Hall eyes victory on sentimental return to his old Rhinos stomping ground

Leeds Rhinos' Luke Gale makes a break (JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

WATCH: Leeds Rhinos blown away by fast Catalans Dragons start

Giants' Jordan Turner: Switch has paid dividends. Picture: Tony Johnson

Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR - Jordan Turner back in the old routine